Editor's note: The following is a letter sent to Ginny Brown-Waite in response to her July 9 newsletter. It is reprinted here at the author's request. ...more

November 10, 2009

The number of newly laid-off Americans signing up for unemployment benefits last week and those using this safety net over a longer period both plunged. The government figures released Thursday were clouded by difficulties adjusting for temporary shutdowns at auto plants. ...more

July 17, 2009

Wind Protection Needed A new law that was effective Jan. 1 requires homeowners to install wind protection for windows and doors if they are insured with Citizens for a value of $750,000 or more and live within the wind-borne debris zone. ...more

April 2, 2009

Highlands County's safety net became a little stronger this week with the addition of $57,000 in federal grants for emergency shelter and food needs. ...more

March 6, 2009

Florida State University trustees voted recently to continue requiring health insurance of their students, even though the university's president wanted to suspend the policy as the economy worsens. ...more

March 3, 2009

Florida State University trustees voted recently to keep requiring health insurance of their students, even though the university's president wanted to suspend the policy as the economy worsens. ...more

March 2, 2009

My e-mail inbox is full again, which signals to me that it's time to do another round of questions and answers. Below are a couple queries that I know are on the minds of more than a few people. ...more

March 1, 2009

Florida has turned its back on major problems for years, which has helped make this year's budget crisis harder to manage. ...more

March 1, 2009

In a sign of the times, Norwegian Cruise Lines is offering an insurance option that allows passengers to get a full refund if they lose their jobs and decide to cancel their trips. ...more

February 28, 2009

Single-Payer Health Care The USA must join the modern world by establishing health as a right of the population. Our weak, wasteful and convoluted method places America at greater competitive risk without a single-payer health system. ...more

February 23, 2009